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Computer Fundamentals Quiz

Total questions: 47

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the purpose of utility programs?

a)

To create files

b)

To organize and manage data

c)

To delete important documents

d)

To increase computer speed

2.

Which of the following is a benefit of good file management?

a)

Increases clutter on your desktop

b)

Decreases computer speed

c)

Helps organize and find files easily

d)

Reduces the need for backups

3.

What is a root directory?

a)

A folder that contains viruses

b)

The top folder in a computer that stores startup files

c)

A program used to delete files

d)

A file compression tool

4.

How can you identify a compressed folder?

a)

It has a "zipper" icon on it

b)

It is colored red

c)

It is larger in size

d)

It has a lock icon

5.

Why is preventive maintenance important for a computer?

a)

It ensures the computer is always turned off

b)

It extends the life and operation of the computer

c)

It makes the computer run slower

d)

It increases the number of viruses

6.

Which of the following is NOT a type of malware?

a)

Virus

b)

Trojan

c)

Folder

d)

Spyware

7.

What is the main function of a firewall?

a)

To compress files

b)

To organize files

c)

To protect against unauthorized access

d)

To delete old files

8.

What is the advantage of using cloud storage?

a)

Limited accessibility

b)

Remote maintenance and backup

c)

Higher cost compared to physical drives

d)

Requires no internet connection

9.

Which of the following is a common file management utility?

a)

Antivirus software

b)

Disk defragmenter

c)

Web browser

d)

Text editor

10.

What should you do with unused files to maintain computer efficiency?

a)

Keep them on the desktop

b)

Delete or archive them

c)

Rename them regularly

d)

Share them online

11.

What does file compression do?

a)

Increases file size

b)

Deletes files permanently

c)

Makes files smaller for storage and transfer

d)

Changes file formats

12.

Which of the following backup methods is NOT recommended?

a)

Regularly using cloud services

b)

Using a single flash drive

c)

Backing up on multiple devices

d)

Automatic backups

13.

What is the danger of not having a backup plan?

a)

Files are always safe

b)

Risk of permanent data loss

c)

Increased computer speed

d)

Improved file organization

14.

What type of malware pretends to be a safe program?

a)

Spyware

b)

Virus

c)

Trojan

d)

Worm

15.

What is the purpose of defragmenting a hard drive?

a)

To delete files

b)

To organize files for faster access

c)

To compress files

d)

To encrypt data

16.

Which of the following is NOT a cloud storage service?

a)

Dropbox

b)

OneDrive

c)

Google Drive

d)

Microsoft Word

17.

How often should you empty the recycle bin?

a)

Once a year

b)

Never

c)

Regularly to free up space

d)

Only when the computer crashes

18.

What is a common sign of a computer virus?

a)

Faster performance

b)

Unexpected pop-ups and errors

c)

Increased storage space

d)

Improved internet speed

19.

What is the purpose of a backup?

a)

To permanently delete files

b)

To duplicate files for safety

c)

To increase file size

d)

To share files with others

20.

Which tool helps prevent data loss from hardware malfunction?

a)

Antivirus software

b)

Backup programs

c)

File compression software

d)

Web browsers

21.
Computer programs or applications that tell a computer what to do is called ________.
a)
Play Store
b)
Software
c)
Hardware
d)
Application Manager
22.

To copy information to your computer from another location, like the internet.

a)

upload

b)

download

c)

toolbar

d)

template

23.

Which Keyborad shortcut can you use to save a file?

a)

CTRL + S

b)

CTRL + V

c)

CTRL + X

d)

CTRL + Z

24.

When storing a file, which option will save the file in a different place with a different name?

a)

SAVE

b)

SAVE AS

25.

How can viewing the path for a folder or file be helpful?

a)

It tells you which drive the file or folder is stored on.

b)

It tells you whether the file or folder is stored on a network.

c)

It tells you the name of the folder and how many levels you must go through to get to it.

d)

Any of the above.

26.

Where do we save to ensure our work doesn't get deleted when out computer restarts?

a)

the desktop

b)

download folder

c)

creative cloud files

27.
A way to open an existing document:
a)
CTRL S
b)
CTRL O
c)
CTRL N
d)
none of the above
28.

What is a folder inside another folder called?

a)

Infolder

b)

Super folder

c)

Sub folder

d)

Small folder

29.

What does RENAME means?

a)

Delete the name

b)

Change the name

30.

Which is a valid Pages parameter value for printing pages 2 thru 5, page 7, and page 9 out of a 10 page document?

a)

2 thru 5, 7, 9

b)

2-5; 7; 9

c)

2 thru 5; 7; 9

d)

2-5, 7, 9

31.

What is a virus as it relates to computer?

a)

An illness passed on to computer programmers

b)

A device that will increase a computer's memory.

c)

a type of code used to create prgrams

d)

a type of malicious code or program written to alter the way a computer operates

32.

What can make your computer "sick"?

a)

Influenza

b)

Computer Viruses

c)

Antivirus Software

d)

Hot Temperatures

33.
Which of the following is not a good way to protect your computer?  
a)
Install antivirus software
b)
Back up important files
c)
Skip operating system updates
d)
Plug it into a surge protector
34.
You spilled a drink on your computer. What kind of threat is this?
a)
Natural disaster
b)
Human error
c)
Environmental threat
d)
Hacking
35.

What does antivirus software do?

a)

It tries to gain unauthorized access to your personal information.

b)

It prevents webpages from displaying ads.

c)

It scans your computer to remove any viruses it finds.

d)

It cures the common cold

36.

What does backing up a file mean?

a)

Deleting the original file after copying it to another location

b)

Creating a shortcut to the file in a different location

c)

Making a copy of the file in another location

d)

Moving the file to a new location and leaving no copies behind

37.

Which of the following is a common method for backing up data?

a)

Defragmentation

b)

Cloud Backup

c)

Disk Cleanup

d)

Software Update

38.

Which of the following is an example of a physical data backup method?

a)

Google Drive

b)

External Hard Drive

c)

iCloud

d)

OneDrive

39.

What is the primary purpose of data backup?

a)

To increase internet speed

b)

To prevent unauthorized access

c)

To recover data in case of loss

d)

To enhance computer performance

40.

Which of the following is a benefit of using cloud storage for data backup?

a)

Data is stored locally

b)

Data is inaccessible without internet

c)

Data is protected from local hardware failures

d)

Data is only accessible on one device

41.

The cloud allows you to ________.

a)

access your email from any computer with an Internet connection

b)

easily bring your files with you

c)

automatically back up your data

d)

do all of the above

42.

For your school files, you don't need a secondary storage device because Google saves all your files automatically on your Google drive. True or False?

a)

True

b)

False

43.

When you save information on Google Drive, where does it go?

a)

Cloud

b)

Dr. Galiana's office

c)

CD-ROM

d)

USB Drive

44.

An Internet-based storage system. It can be accessed anywhere there is an Internet connection. It can be used to share data.

a)

Cloud

b)

Driver

c)

Hardware

d)

HTTP

45.

What is a Trojan virus?

a)

A story from Greek mythology

b)

Something that can break your computer

c)

When you download an app and it's actually a virus

d)

A virus only made by hackers

46.
Programs that look useful, but cause damage to your computer
a)
phishing
b)
spyware
c)
worms
d)
trojans
47.

The _____ type of malware, that secretly collects personal information and sends it to a third party.

a)

Worm

b)

Toolbar

c)

Homepage hijacker

d)

Spyware